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ST. JEROME LIBRARY
Welcome to the St. Jerome Library. We are open each day all day except during lunch. 8:15-11:30 & 12:30-2:30. You may come after school on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:30 to use the Library/Computer Lab for research, unless announced otherwise.

We have conduct guidelines and basic procedures you need to know to use your school library. Please read these over and become familiar with them.

LIBRARY CONDUCT

  • Use a quiet voice in the Library.
  • Put away all materials that you have used, and leave your area neat and orderly.
  • Show consideration for the staff and other students.
  • Use all materials and books with care and respect.

BOOK CHECKOUT

  • 4th Grade thru 8thGrade classes may checkout 3 books for two weeks.
  • 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade classes may checkout 2 books for two weeks.
  • Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes may checkout 1 book for one week.
  • Use the card in the back of the book.
  • Write your first name and first initial of your last name and your homeroom on the card.
  • Be sure to also write your homeroom on the “Date Due” slip found on the book pocket.
  • Go to the Circulation Desk and have your book stamped with the date due.

BOOK RETURN

  • Remember to bring your library books with you from your class. You will not be allowed to return to your class to get books.
  • Place all returning books in the “Book Drop” at the Circulation Desk.

RENEWALS

  • You are given an opportunity to keep your book longer by renewing it. Renewal means to get an extension.
  • You are allowed to renew a book twice.
  • If you wish to renew a book leave it on top of the book drop and it will be taken care for you by the Library Staff.
  • Remember to pick it up by the end of class.

OVERDUE BOOKS

  • Make every effort to return books on time.
  • If you have an overdue book we do not charge late fines.
  • Once you have an overdue book you may not take another book out until you have returned your overdue book.

LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS

  • If you lose a book you must pay the full replacement price for the book plus a $3.00 processing fee.
  • If a book is damaged while you have it you will be charged the full replacement cost plus a $3.00 processing fee.
  • You lose your library privileges until you pay for the lost or damaged book.